Prefixes, Suffixes and Root Words

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a root word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a root word to change its meaning.

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word that gives it meaning, without any prefixes or suffixes.

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Where does a suffix come in a root word?

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A suffix comes at the end of a root word.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without.'

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'to do again' or 'do over.'

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What is the root of the word 'happiness'?

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The root of the word 'happiness' is 'happy.'

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Which suffix can you add to the word 'play' to make a new word?

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You can add '-ing' to make 'playing.'

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not.'

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of.'